New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
TRYING TO GUST A PASTOR,
CHARGES AGAINST THE REV. c. ". MILLEN.
ACCUSED OF rsUI TING A woMANwHo LIVES NEAR |
HDd-THE EXPLANATION.

ACCUSED OF INsUI TING A WOMAN WHO LIVES NEAR
HN-THE EXPLANATION
The troubles existing between the Rev. Charles W.
Mlen and tho members OF the Washington street Metho-
dist Church. Brooklyn, which were recently published
have by come to an end He became pastor Oh
the church In April, 1886, having previously
been at the Pacific Street Church Soon after he went to
the Washington street Church he in conflict with
OF the leading members. who thought him TOO iona
Of managing matters in his own was. strong enors
made winter his return TO the enurch
for this year. and memorial was presented 10 Bisuop
Harris at the session OF the New-fork East Con-
ference at Mount Vernon But Mr.. Milien was sup
ported by Presiding Elder Simmons, under whose super
vision his church came. and he was reapponted
But his opponents discounted by their defeat
and set at work a method OF ousng the pas
Tor despite the fact that majority OF the members OF
the church supported him. The rival factions have been
busy with statements and ccuner-statemens for some
time Yesterday +. L. Parshey photographer. who has
the leader of the opposition to Mr. Miller. pre-
sented to the Rev. Benjamin NJ Adams, who was
made Presiding Elder OF the Brooklyn District last
spring and is official superior Of Mr. Milen. series
formal charges setting forth that Mr. Miiien was
guilty of immoral conduct and demanding an investiga-
ton Mr. Parshley said yesterday that he hadserSed
the complaint upon Presiding Elder Adams hut he could
not make known the contents 1t belonged to him no
longer.
The allegations against Mr. Millen inclnde statement
that he outrsgeously insued Mrs. William squire OF
No OBS Washington ST.. who lives close to his CHURCH,
at her home last evening by tRilu ~ re-
porter aud after little hesitation, talked Freely anout
the matter sne said that about year ago Mr. Mllen
called at her house and acted IN 80 hun nne
she said that IL investigation ordered by tue IRE
siding Elder, she would gladly testify Inc cohuuc.
which she regarded as offensive was III ac she sa anu
Did he attempt to kiss you |" asked oh, no."
was the reply had been introduced to him by cousin
OF mine. As he a near rneghbor, he frequently
stopped to speak with me at the door In passing 1
Ilr.Ht frnm hn
TO he allowed to come in soon saw that he was not
gentleman and ordered HIM out OF .ns nree times 10
apologize but will accept no apology IRON DIM man
with a bald head heavy mustache and frank and AZ
fable manner. He lives in aparsonage opposite ms
aid tat he was tired OF talking newspaper men about
the troubles his church. This was only announcer Ior
to by small fraction Of the church q.
Parshiey was the head and front OF hS nd now
he has begun to blacken my character Out VIII eeie
the attempt"
THE matter has been put in the hands o, Presulng
Elder Adams He will call council ana II II regaus .ne
charges as well founded it will report to the conference
neat spring Hartford. when trial WIZ pe ne. i'us
absolutely certain that the council WIN an INV wrote
letter TO The presiding elder today asking for speedy
oua FOR three weeks and will until his return"
In regard TO the statements oa "'' member
Of Of my church. remember going ID to
her the occasion she refers TO- ana na and
pleasantly put my hand on her shoulder with no iu.en
non of rudeness impoeness. But sue resented u ~
lmpertiuent and came away. ! heard that SIZE was
taling freely against me, AMI in order to preVeht
scandal went her house 10 make an explanation. Az
The charges say put hand on her shouiuer
other her knee. The other aiIesauonS arc 'q'
limsy." -, ,,..s,.. ,,,,istrv for
,.an,y years I'm TO 1877 he was IN
Inc New Hampshire Conference. and was stationed al
Iaverhl Mass ls75'76 He then entered me sew e
Work East Conference. aud has been pastor OF tne
e Kalb Avenue Embury and Pacific street chnrenes u,
Br,okyn beside his present charge. He has VIE anu
several children and he has always borne goou rep.
linn lilo was one se kers a the meeting III hohoI
~ T,r George f. Reed, in the Brooklyn Iaoernclc upou
the departure OF the from Brooklyn Tor Ne"ha'eh